ZPL commands

~HS · Host Status Return

Requests the current printer status including paper out, pause, head open, ribbon, buffer usage .

Requests the current printer status (including paper out, pause, head open, ribbon, buffer usage).

Parameters

  • ~HS - no parameters - sends three status strings to the host

Example

~HS

Tip

The answer consists of three strings with comma-separated fields that can be evaluated individually - the standard for printer monitoring in your own systems.